coping with stress portfolio
100 word essay
Log of Stressors/What happened that day?
You can pick up to two stressors per day that you want to analyze on!
Bullet points are fine for this column Form of Stress
One-three words
How did you deal with them?
2-4 complete sentences per stressor.
[problem focus, emotion focused, social support] Can you change how you deal with them?
2-4 complete sentences per stressor.
[problem focus, emotion focused, social support]
Day #1 Received a low grade on a test
Eustress and daily hassle I dealt with the low grade on the test by talking to my teacher about it and asking for extra help. I could change how I deal with these stressors by seeking help from a tutor or joining a study group to improve my grades.
Day #1 Got into an argument with a friend For the argument with my friend, I took some time to cool down and then had a calm conversation with them to resolve the issue. For conflicts with friends, I can learn to communicate my feelings better and work on conflict resolution skills.
Day #2 Had a lot of homework to complete
Daily hassle and eustress I managed the homework by creating a schedule and breaking down the tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks. To handle the homework stress better, I could prioritize tasks and avoid procrastination.
Day #2 Had a disagreement with a family member To deal with the disagreement with a family member, I took some time to reflect on the situation and then had an open and honest conversation with them When it comes to disagreements with family members, I could practice active listening and finding common ground to prevent conflicts from escalating.
Day #3 Overslept and was so tired for school Daily hassle and distress I coped by by taking some time during the day to relax To improve my sleep, I could set multiple alarms or go to bed earlier to ensure I wake up on time
Day #3 Had a misunderstanding with a teacher
For the misunderstanding with the teacher, I clarified the situation with them and took responsibility for my mistakes. For misunderstandings with teachers, I could practice active listening and ask for feedback to avoid future conflicts.
Day #4 Received a disappointing grade on a project
Distress and eustress
Day #4 Felt overwhelmed with extracurricular activities
Day #3
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for lost time during breaks or after school. To improve how I handle being late, I could set multiple alarms or go to bed earlier to ensure I wake up on time.
Day #4
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I managed the disappointment from the grade by reviewing my work with the teacher and seeking advice on how to improve for the future. To handle the overwhelm from extracurricular activities, I prioritized my commitments and delegated tasks when possible.
To better cope with disappointing grades, I could ask for feedback earlier in the project process to make necessary adjustments. When it comes to feeling overwhelmed, I could learn to say no to additional commitments and practice self-care to prevent burnout.
Day #5
- Forgot about a deadline for a school assignment
- Had a conflict with a classmate during group work
- Daily hassle and distress
I coped with missing the deadline by communicating with my teacher and asking for an extension if possible. To manage the conflict with the classmate, I addressed the issue directly and tried to find a compromise that worked for both of us.
To prevent forgetting deadlines, I could use a planner or set reminders on my phone to stay organized. When it comes to conflicts with classmates, I could practice active listening and compromise to maintain positive relationships.
Day #5 Missed the bus and was late for school
Daily hassle and distress
To cope with being late for school, I took a deep breath and reminded myself that it's okay to make mistakes. I also made a plan to leave earlier the next day to avoid being late again.
To improve how I handle being late for school, I could set multiple alarms or go to bed earlier to ensure I wake up on time. Additionally, I could also create a morning routine that helps me leave the house on time without feeling rushed.